Economy
Income inequality hit lower levels over past decade, MoF reports
Income inequality hit lower levels over past decade, MoF reports
The government linked this to income growth and transfers.
Lower- and middle-income groups outpace others in annual gains, MoF says
MoF data shows bottom-tier households grew nearly 10 times faster than top decile in the past decade.
MTI upgrades GDP forecast to 2% to 4% for 2026 amidst strong global economic growth
The city state's Q4 GDP growth of 6.9% and resilient global trade prompted the upward revision of 2026 targets.
Budget 2026: 57% of firms demand AI grants to offset rising costs
Nearly 60% of companies are calling for a significant injection of capital into digital adoption and skills credit programmes.
Household incomes rise strongly in 2025 as inequality hits decade low
Median income per household member grew at a rate of 3.8% per annum.
CEO confidence index hits 80 as GDP growth forecast cools
Nearly 90% of local leaders remain upbeat about the economy over the next 12 months.
Budget 2026 to target reflation risks as MAS hikes inflation forecasts: analysts
Financial analysts warn that core inflation will climb back to one point five percent despite the previous years cooling period.
Economic growth tethered to ‘AI boom’ as output gap narrows to 0.7%
A sharp decline in global AI valuations could force a faster easing of growth.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.21%; Top stock is Keppel
Keppel is the top stock with a 6.12% increase.
Singapore emerges as third-largest FX hub as trading hits $1.89t in 2025
April 2025 volume rose 60% from 2022.
Singapore to slash CDC vouchers in Budget 2026: analysts
Only 22% of the SINGA bond borrowing cap has been utilised for new national projects.
Singapore seizes 78.1% of SEA venture deal value in 2025
The late-stage rebound concentrated funding in H2.
Singapore targets capital-intensive growth as small market limits scale
Strategic footholds are being sought in frontier sectors including space innovation and deep tech.
Singapore activates largest bilateral digital pact with 27 EU States
Bilateral goods trade between the two partners surged past the $100b mark throughout 2025.
MAS outlook splits as Morgan Stanley calls April tightening
Morgan Stanley sees April tightening, CGS stays cautious.
Budget 2026 to surge tech funding as ageing workforce squeezes growth: analysts
Binding land and workforce shortages now force a radical productivity-led growth strategy.
Service optimism thins to 4% as shipping slump drags
Wholesale trade anticipates a major boost from the ongoing Windows 11 refresh and hardware renewals.
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